We are pleased to announce that we will be partnering with Ambition Institute for the first time to deliver our Early Career Training (ECT) programme that builds on the thinking behind the Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework (ITTECF). The programme starts September 2025.
Ambition is an experienced provider of ECT, working with over 53,000 early career teachers and mentors since 2021. They are committed to helping schools tackle educational disadvantage and do so by offering evidence-informed programmes that are backed by teachers and school leaders across the UK.
Why this programme?
The ECT programme is an induction course tailored to the needs of early career teachers, using an evidence-informed, bite-sized curriculum. It equips your teachers with the knowledge they need to make a real impact over the course of their careers.
Attract and retain staff
- Provide quality professional development for your teachers, encouraging them to stay in the profession.
- Provide your experienced teachers with teacher development and leadership for participating mentors.
Tackle challenges
Support your early career teachers in their day-to-day practice with a bite-sized, flexible curriculum.
Steplab
Your early career teachers will also benefit from the innovative Steplab platform, designed by teachers, for teachers. An accessible learning platform designed to provide carefully structured support, to ensure that mentors in your school can provide high-quality mentoring without adding to their workload.
If you have an ECT that you need to register please ensure that you also register them on the DFE manage training for Early Career Teachers portal & select the ‘Training Provider’ route.
Useful links:
DFE manage training for Early Career Teachers portal
Induction for early career teachers England - statutory guidance
Cost
The Early Career Training programme is funded by the Department for Education.
Want to join our ECT programme?
Contact Us
If you’d like to work with us to support your early career teachers or learn more about ECT and how it can benefit your school, please follow this link here to find out more. You can also email us at information@hattoncentreforeducation.org.uk or call us on 01933 221432.